These days, everything is done online, including searching for new jobs.

But beware, that dream job could turn out to be a nightmare if scammers are behind the listing.

For today's Confident Consumer, Angie Barnett with the Better Business Bureau joins the morning show with the warning signs to look out for.

How to avoid job scams:

1. Research the person who contacted you. If you suspect the person contacting you is a scammer, look them up.

2. Do more research on the company. You may have done this before you applied for the position. Still, if you get a surprise interview, it's worth researching to learn more about their hiring process, home office requirements, salaries, and benefits packages.

3. Guard your personal information. Never give sensitive information to anyone you aren't sure you can trust. Be especially wary if someone pressures you to divulge information by saying the job offer will only last if you fill out all the forms.

4. Watch out for overpayment scams. Many job scams involve sending fake checks with extra funds. Scammers ask their victims to deposit the check and send back the excess amount, hoping they'll do so before they realize the check was fake and bounced. Legitimate companies will only send you money after you've done work for them, so be wary of jobs that involve receiving and returning the money.

5. Don't fall for jobs that seem too good to be true. They probably are/ If you are offered a job, without a formal interview, that has excellent pay and benefits, it's likely a scam.